Tell Me Where to Move for Best Tennis

I am (hypothetically) wealthy beyond all belief; I am a retired white male, in good health, and in my mid-60s; I am also a 4.5 NTRP who plays in sanctioned USTA tournaments. I want to get a lot better by playing more tennis and in more age-bracket tournaments.
Right now, I live in the Middle Atlantic region of the U.S. What part of the country should I move to?

SanFrancisco.
You have money.
There is the CalClub, GoldenGateway, and SanFranciscoTennisClub all within 4 miles of each other, and 152 public tennis courts not including the 18 inside the Presidio, all public.
Within 30 miles driving distances, you have at least 15 other private indoor tennis clubs, and over 500 public tennis courts.
There are courts where you can see the GoldenGateBridge while playing, one inside the middle of Chinatown, and plenty with no view whatsoever.
HarborPoint in Belvedere is less than 10 miles away, MtTam racket club maybe 14 mile drive.
Year round tournaments, plenty of players.

People in their mid 60s don't "get a lot better by playing more tennis." They either get worse as they age or they "get a lot injured" by playing more tennis. Step one: accept reality. You're not 30. Age happens.

I'll put in a good word for the Richmond metro area. 2-hours from DC, mountains, beaches. Vibrant tennis community including over 200 4.5 Men with an 11-team 4.5 Adult flight and a 6-team 4.5 Seniors Flight (which will prob increase with the new 40+, 55+ categories). I can hook you up...whether you're interested in a club or playing as an independent. There's even been a book written about our town's tennis.

Seriously, we have a relatively low cost of living...yet the amenities can be large.

Why are you looking to leave where you are?

EDIT to add: after noticing your UserID...I'm also highly involved with our local American Legion Post. Lot of vets around here. Your kind, sir, are welcome.

I am (hypothetically) wealthy beyond all belief; I am a retired white male, in good health, and in my mid-60s; I am also a 4.5 NTRP who plays in sanctioned USTA tournaments. I want to get a lot better by playing more tennis and in more age-bracket tournaments.
Right now, I live in the Middle Atlantic region of the U.S. What part of the country should I move to?

...speaking of Richmond (and excuse me for playing the "name game"), at a clay court tournament last September I ran into a teaching pro formerly from Richmond.

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That name is not familiar. A quick 'net check had him here in Richmond back in the 80s...and at a Club...I could never afford. I'm old (I suppose) but that was a bit before my time and certainly outa-my-league, literally.

His USTA record is amusing. Sure enough he's got a Richmond tag, but has played off-and-on for the past decade...in East Central...Ohio (where he seems to be a teaching pro at a posh CC). Maybe a mid-west snowbird? Or a recent retiree?

San Diego is my favourite area in the U.S. for tennis. It has great weather and many quality free courts. La Costa, a great place for tennis, use to have a WTA tournament; unfortunately, now it is more recognized for being near a tourist destination made of legos.

I'm a 4.5 and almost 60, so I've been looking around for a great location, too. I'm convinced it's Hilton Head, S.C. Tons of claycourts, and lots of inter-club tournaments. The weather is alittle more moderate than Florida in the summer, and it's only been hit by a hurricane once in the past 100 years.

But be forewarned, the summers are hot. And humid. SW heat does not translate into what we experience here in the SE. It's a different animal entirely. You do get used to it (I think, I'm a been-here) but it will, literally, take your breath away at times. Good luck with your adventure. We should all be so lucky (and skilled) to have the ability to choose a good retirement time and spot.

But be forewarned, the summers are hot. And humid. SW heat does not translate into what we experience here in the SE. It's a different animal entirely. You do get used to it (I think, I'm a been-here) but it will, literally, take your breath away at times. Good luck with your adventure. We should all be so lucky (and skilled) to have the ability to choose a good retirement time and spot.

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Money will do it.

And we should have homes in multiple retirement places as no place is perfect.

Reminds me to check on my villa in Monte Carlo and the apartment in the Burj Hotel, Dubai. I might also give in and buy one of those private islands for sale in the Caribbean.

People in their mid 60s don't "get a lot better by playing more tennis." They either get worse as they age or they "get a lot injured" by playing more tennis. Step one: accept reality. You're not 30. Age happens.

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I know a few guys in their mid 60s that are incredible players, so I have to disagree with such a harsh statement.